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In the City of Sin Eau de Parfum bottle In the City of Sin EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Pomegranate Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Pomegranate Noir EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - In the City of Sin EDP
This one is a real head-scratcher and a classic case of 'your mileage may vary'. It's either an enchanting spicy fruit dream or a cloying, awkward mess. Best to try before you buy, unless you enjoy fragrant Russian roulette.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Pomegranate Noir EDP
SMEL.' Pomegranate Noir leans into Jo Malone London's tart pomegranate-raspberry opening with a similar smoky, spiced patchouli base, though it plays broader and less refined than the original's cologne-strength restraint.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
In the City of Sin EDP
Pomegranate Noir EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 58% vs 32%
Patchouli 41% vs 40%
Only in Pomegranate Noir
Guaiac Wood 28%

Accords

In the City of Sin Pomegranate Noir
100%
Fruity
80%
94%
Warm Spicy
50%
73%
Woody
60%
71%
Sweet
63%
Rose
62%
Aromatic
52%
Citrus
52%
Amber
50%
Powdery
Earthy
40%
Fruity shared
100%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
94%
50%
Woody shared
73%
60%
71%
63%
62%
52%
52%
50%
40%

Performance

In the City of Sin Pomegranate Noir
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

In the City of Sin

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and good longevity make it suitable for dates and formal events, allowing its complexities to unfold intimately. While some find it office-safe, its distinctive spicy-fruity character might be too divisive for everyday workplace wear.

Pomegranate Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Dark fruit, spice and smoky woods read warm and rich, better suited to autumn and winter than summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date

The seductive, spiced fruit-patchouli profile leans toward evening and date wear over daytime office settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

In the City of Sin EDP
Pomegranate Noir EDP
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